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The people of the Metropolitan New York Synod will be calling a new bishop during the
2019 Synod Assembly, from May 16-May 18.
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Each year, we ask our ELCA rostered ministers to take the time to complete a report to the bishop, looking back on their life and ministry. Submit this confidential report before
February 15
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In addition to helping us stay connected, completing this form makes you eligible for synod grants.
Submit your report,
here
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Music
by St. Olaf College
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Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage– Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
Saturday, February 2
8:00 pm
The
St. Olaf Orchestra will perform for the first time at Carnegie Hall. Conducted by Steven Amundson and with the participation of Sarah Chang, recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time.
For more information, click
here
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The mission support of our congregations makes it possible for us to walk together with others in the mission and ministry of the Metropolitan New York Synod and to support ministries of the ELCA.
All mission support for the fiscal year 2018 (ending on January 31, 2019), should be received in the synod office by
February 7, 2019.
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Webinar: Legal Checklist for Congregations
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Congregations can be vulnerable to legal issues and liabilities related to corporate status, taxes, property, insurance and abuse prevention. Many of these problems can be avoided by using an ELCA-prepared checklist of key issues for congregations to address. In a free webinar, the ELCA legal staff will discuss this checklist and best legal practices for congregations. Learn more,
here.
Register by Feb. 15!
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FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS & PARTNERS
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SUICIDE ALERTNESS TRAINING
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Parish Life Center of Atonement Lutheran Church, Saugerties
Monday, January 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SafeTalk is an alertness training program that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to become a suicide-alert helper. Tamara Cooper of
Family of Woodstock will lead the workshop. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click
here
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DO YOU HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH
YOURSELF
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We highlight Valentine's Day with an important article about how our relationship with ourselves affects all other relationships. The Rev. Dr. Ron Lehenbauer is the author, a certified Imago Relationship therapist and one of our leading couples therapists. Please, click
here
and share!
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YEAR OF THE ORGAN RECITAL
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St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntington Station
Tuesday, February 5
7:30 pm
Don't miss organist, Dr. David Hurd, in a solo recital, concluding the church’s ‘Year of the Organ.’ In Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the church organ, built in 1968. A reception will follow. For more information, click
here
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Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Manhattan
Friday, February 22
Evening
Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education's annual Trivia Night fundraiser for
The Vine NYC Campus Ministry Network will be here before we know it! A fun, festive night and a great way to support campus ministry. For more information, click
here
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LI-CAN LEADERS SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
ON OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION
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Last April, in a meeting with clergy affiliated with the
Metro IAF-NY citizens' organizing network, LI-CAN co-chairperson Rev. Eric Olsen asked Governor Andrew Cuomo to make New York State a leader in opioid addiction treatment. Read more,
here
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INVIGORATING CONGREGATIONS FOR GLOBAL GOOD THIS LENTEN SEASON
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Journey with
Lutheran World Relief this Lent and proclaim to the world that the hope of Christ makes a new season possible. Share with your congregation the impact they can make in the lives of poor and struggling families around the world. For resources and more information, click
here
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2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
"TO MARS AND BEYOND"
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A Minnesota youth group is looking to partner with a NY church this summer. Only cost to the host congregation is lodging. They will provide staffing and supplies.. Preferred weeks are either
July 28-August 2 or August 5-9. For more information, contact Pastor Rob Norris-Weber,
here
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SHARE THE LOVE MEAL PROGRAM
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St Peter's Church, Port Jervis
Join this fun initiative, sharing love through a special meal and social media. Throughout February you can give and receive meals and moments of conversation. When this exchange happens, a photo will be taken and posted it on their social media, using the hashtag
#sharethelovemnys.
Stay tuned!
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––– JOB OPPORTUNITIES –––
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PART-TIME ORGANIST AND MUSIC DIRECTOR: Grace Lutheran Church, Uniondale—more information
here
LEAVE REPLACEMENT, FULL-TIME: LUHI - Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School, Brookville—more information
here
OUTREACH COORDINATOR:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Port Jefferson Station—more information
here
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FEBRUARY 2:
Music by St. Olaf College
—more information
here.
FEBRUARY 4:
FMC Meeting—more information
here.
FEBRUARY 4:
GATHERED Committee Meeting—more information
here.
FEBRUARY 5:
Executive Committee Meeting—more information
here.
FEBRUARY 7:
STRATEGIC PLAN Working Group—more information
here.
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• ReconcilingWorks Board member and Regional Coordinator
Ken Neundorf. Ken fell on January 9, suffering a serious head injury, and remains hospitalized in intensive care.
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The family and friends of
The Rev. Thomas A. Smith
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who
who died in Christ on
Tuesday, January 15, 2019. See obituary,
here
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• Our brothers and sisters from Venezuela
• The federal workers and all affected by the government shutdown
• The asylum seekers who are waiting to be processed at our southern border
• Our work toward shaping a more inclusive church that welcomes and affirms all of God's people, specifically our
LGBTQIA+
brothers, sisters, and siblings
• Refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers, and those who come to their aid
• Those affected by violence in their schools, workplaces, and homes
• The unity of this church and its mission
• Peace in our world
• Peace in our nation
• The care of God's creation
• ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission,
Brittany Barkus and
Karleigh Crepin, serving in Australia
• ELCA missionaries
The Rev.
Dr. Phillip Baker, Regional Representative, and
Stephanie Olson, YAGM Country Coordinator, serving in Cambodia
• MNYS missionary
Melanie Nelson, and her husband
David Kingery, serving in Bukoba, Tanzania
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